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Mains of Fintry Pipe Band is the pipe band from Dundee Scotland and worlds famous pipe band held at Beijing Olympics 2008 open ceremony

History

The band is start in 1972 known as Fintry Pipe Band in Fintry Community Center Dundee, founded by Mckenzie Brothers and local pipe major William Smith and original members from the Artillery and Black Watch Territorial Army as a 12 band members and the first performance was play is Dundee City Center massed pipes and drums and play their first competition is Dundee Highland Games at Caird Park.

Pipe Majors

• William Smith (1972-1987 )
• Richard Smith (1987- )

External links

• http://www.mainsoffintrypipeband.com